enables the system to recognize the driver's intentions.
The DSC system also incorporates emergency brake assist (EBA), which measures the rate at which the brake pressure increases during a
braking manoeuvre. If the system detects an emergency braking situation, EBA automatically initiates the full braking effect. This can
reduce the stopping distances in critical situations, therefore allowing an inexperienced driver to stop in the same distance as an
experienced driver.
On vehicles with 2.0L or diesel engines the traction control system (TCS) is incorporated into the anti-lock brake system (ABS). On vehicles
with 2.5L and 3.0L engines the traction control is an additional function added to the DSC system. The vehicles driven wheels are
continually monitored for wheel spin relative to the calculated reference speed and to each other. If wheel spin is detected, the traction
control function intervenes independently of the driver, applying brake pressure to the slipping wheel and reducing the engine drive torque
supply. Meanwhile, brake pressure is modulated by the traction control until traction is re-established. Traction control brake actuation is
diminished above 40 kph (25 mph). Above this speed traction control relies primarily on engine torque reduction.
Dynamic stability control is enabled/disabled via the DSC 'ON/OFF' switch. When the switch is in the 'OFF' position, the amber DSC warning
lamp solidly illuminates within the instrument cluster message center. The DSC is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on.
The DSC provides self-diagnostics also via the instrument cluster message center.
The traction control brake intervention is automatically disabled whenever the brakes exceed a temperature limit. The traction brake
intervention will remain disabled until the brakes have cooled, irrespective of ignition switch position or ignition switch cycling.